Tolworth Broadway
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £303,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (81) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Tolworth Broadway is located in Kingston upon Thames, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 309 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 98 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), convenience (2), and clothes (1). The closest is Root 52 Cafe (cafe, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Tolworth Tower) is 161m away. The median property price is £303,000, though prices have fallen 94% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 60/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 48/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Tolworth Broadway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- White Spider Indoor Climbing 1157m · 14 min walk
- Surbiton Raceway 1217m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Tolworth Hospital 468m · 6 min walk
- Hollyfield House 946m · 12 min walk
- Indigo Medical Clinic 1397m · 18 min walk
- Surbiton Health Centre 1541m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Tolworth Community Library 26m · 0 min walk
- Surbiton Library 1670m · 21 min walk
- Old Malden Library 1985m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Alexandra Millenium Green 637m · 8 min walk
- Alexandra Park 679m · 8 min walk
- Berrylands Park 1065m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 145m · 2 min walk
- Tolworth Infant and Nursery School 735m · 9 min walk
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form 948m · 12 min walk
- Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 1031m · 13 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1212m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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